Welcome back to the mailbag! Thank you to everyone who submitted a question. If you want to submit a question to the mailbag, click here. Let's get right to it:
Cuong N. writes, "I know you guys are often really busy but it would it be awesome for you players to meet and greet at the main entrances of either Rentschler or Dillion before each game or after the game."
Cuong, one of the things I've been most impressed with is how our players treat the fans after every single game. It's not a standard "meet and greet" but when the final whistle blows, all the players go over to the fans and give high fives and take selfies with every person in every who asks as they make their way into the locker room. Two weeks in a row now, the coaching staff had to tell players to come in to the locker room, and those players came back out from the locker room after the post-match discussion was over. We're very proud of our players for doing that without any direction. We also have a lot of events in the community that our players attend. Be sure to follow us on social media for updates on where our players will be and when!
Zlatan I. (we know that's not your real name) asks, "What's the deal with Dillon Stadium? Will fans be allowed to tailgate? What kind of food and drinks will be in the stadium?"
First of all, if your real name is Zlatan I, I apologize, and I'd like to meet you. Maybe for lunch at The Palm? Secondly, "the deal" with Dillon is it's going to be freaking awesome. Tailgating is ***strongly encouraged***. We're planning an awesome pre-party in the Coltsville area for all of our home matches. When you get in the stadium we're going to have rotating food trucks, a beer garden, and liquor as well. We can't wait until July 13th.
Mecca asks, "Where do the players hang out when not playing?"
Mac Steeves: West Hartford is very nice, there are lots of places to eat and it's a great area to walk around, especially when the weather's nice.
Alex Dixon: One of my favorite spots is the West Hartford Reservoir. I'll go down there with my dog and just walk for a while. It's quiet and peaceful and I really enjoy spending an afternoon there.
Giuseppe Gentile: I like to spend some of my time at a local spot called Rebel Dog Cafe. It's a small, cozy coffee shop near our practice facility where I'll go to FaceTime my friends and family while I'm enjoying my daily cup of coffee.
NEXT HOME MATCH:
Join us on Saturday night, June 8th for $2 Hot Dog and $2 Draft Beers until the 19th minute, in honor of our inaugural season. Gates at Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field open at 6 PM. Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased here. Get ready to #RockTheRent!
Welcome back to the mailbag! Thank you to everyone who submitted a question. If you want to submit a question to the mailbag, click here. Let’s get right to it:
Cuong N. writes, “I know you guys are often really busy but it would it be awesome for you players to meet and greet at the main entrances of either Rentschler or Dillion before each game or after the game.”
Cuong, one of the things I’ve been most impressed with is how our players treat the fans after every single game. It’s not a standard “meet and greet” but when the final whistle blows, all the players go over to the fans and give high fives and take selfies with every person in every who asks as they make their way into the locker room. Two weeks in a row now, the coaching staff had to tell players to come in to the locker room, and those players came back out from the locker room after the post-match discussion was over. We’re very proud of our players for doing that without any direction. We also have a lot of events in the community that our players attend. Be sure to follow us on social media for updates on where our players will be and when!
Zlatan I. (we know that’s not your real name) asks, “What’s the deal with Dillon Stadium? Will fans be allowed to tailgate? What kind of food and drinks will be in the stadium?”
First of all, if your real name is Zlatan I, I apologize, and I’d like to meet you. Maybe for lunch at The Palm? Secondly, “the deal” with Dillon is it’s going to be freaking awesome. Tailgating is ***strongly encouraged***. We’re planning an awesome pre-party in the Coltsville area for all of our home matches. When you get in the stadium we’re going to have rotating food trucks, a beer garden, and liquor as well. We can’t wait until July 13th.
Mecca asks, “Where do the players hang out when not playing?”
Mac Steeves: West Hartford is very nice, there are lots of places to eat and it’s a great area to walk around, especially when the weather’s nice.
Alex Dixon: One of my favorite spots is the West Hartford Reservoir. I’ll go down there with my dog and just walk for a while. It’s quiet and peaceful and I really enjoy spending an afternoon there.
Giuseppe Gentile: I like to spend some of my time at a local spot called Rebel Dog Cafe. It’s a small, cozy coffee shop near our practice facility where I’ll go to FaceTime my friends and family while I’m enjoying my daily cup of coffee.
NEXT HOME MATCH:
Join us on Saturday night, June 8th for $2 Hot Dog and $2 Draft Beers until the 19th minute, in honor of our inaugural season. Gates at Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field open at 6 PM. Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased here. Get ready to #RockTheRent!